When they’re cutting, sticking, and placing shapes wherever they choose…

and starting to decide where things go on their own…

Start here.

A shapes workbook you can use straight away — giving them clear activities to match, build, and create, supporting them as they practise.

For when shapes begin to be used in different ways.

→ Cut • Match • Create

They recognise the shape.

They match it to the right place.

They decide where it goes.

Then they cut, place, and stick.

The page gives them a clear activity to return to as they practise.

• They trace shapes and begin matching them

• They choose cutting and sticking activities

• They place shapes into simple patterns or spaces

• You want something they can return to and continue with

Download. Print. Use straight away.

Step 4 of Hand-Over-Ready™

First marks → Letters → Numbers & shapes → Shapes in action → Counting

This builds on Numbers & Shapes.

When they’re ready for more, the Hand-Over-Ready™ Bundle gives you the full pathway — from marks to letters, numbers, shapes, and beyond.

Shapes Workbook for Children (Ages 3–5) | Matching, Problem Solving, Cutting & Gluing | Ed the Ted™